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London’s Notting Hill Carnival is Back IRL for the First Time Since 2019
This weekend, the world’s (second) biggest party returns to the streets of west London for the first time since 2019. Notting Hill Carnival, a British summertime institution, attracted up to two million partygoers annually before the pandemic put a pause to its IRL plans. A relocation into the digital world failed to scratch the collective itch for a true “carni” experience and, three years on — with social distancing a distant memory in the UK — organizers are anticipating a record attendance. As ever, Carnival’s main events fall on the Sunday and Monday of the August bank holiday weekend, with the former typically noted for its family-friendly feel. However, the unofficial start of this year’s festivities is being marked by the National Panorama Steelband Competition — the only ticketed ...
Rina Sawayama Reflects with emotional track “Phantom”
Rina Sawayama has released a new track titled “Phantom.” The new arrival marks the fourth song shared from the Japanese-British musician’s forthcoming album, Hold the Girl. The emotional track reflects on her life and previous actions of trying to appease others. In the newfound clarity, the artist recognizes the strength in loving herself and putting her own desires at the forefront. “If I could talk to you/I’d tell you not to rush, you’re good enough/You don’t have to lose/What makes you you, still got some growing to do,” sings Sawayama on the track. Similar in emotional poignancy to her previous release, “Catch Me In The Air,” it appears that Hold the Girl is gearing up to be the artist’s most sentimental and empowering project to date. “I realized as an adult that I have spent my...
Oritse Femi – Good Life
Don’t miss this brand new single from Oritse Femi titled – Good Life. Music star Oritse Femi drops another brand new piece of music called “Good Life“, for his teeming listeners. The song comes soon after part 2 of his song Oro Aje which he did with Skales and this is his sixth outing this year. However, Good Life is an amazing track to listen to, as the execution and delivery are on point. Listen and share Oritse Femi – Good Life below. https://www.naijamusic.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Oritse_Femi_-_Good_Life_NaijaMusic.com.ng.mp3 Download
GMG Boss ft Ceeza Milli – Life
Check out this brand new single from GMG boss titled – Life. GMG Records lead-singer, GMG Boss, unleashes his fourth brand new music entry for the year titled Life, he features Ceeza Milli. The new record is a fantastic piece of music for your listening pleasure. It fills in as a follow-up to his previously released tracks like Lagos City, Igbeyawo & Go Low. However, you can add this song to your playlist. Listen and share GMG Boss ft Ceeza Milli – Good Life below.
Phanta ft Jaywillz – Confirm
Phanta House Music presents a brand new song from her artist titled Confirm, out now. Nigerian fast-rising singer, Phanta, real name Kingsley Chiadikaobi, comes through a brand new single titled Confirm. He is joined by talented singer, Jaywillz, who lends his voice to deliver an exciting tune for his fans’ listening pleasure. Phanta last released track “Nwanyoima” was in May 2021 and Confirm is his first song for the year. However, we recommend you add the song to your playlist. Listen and share Phanta – Confirm ft Jaywillz below. https://www.naijamusic.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Phanta_-_Confirm_ft_Jaywillz__NaijaMusic.com.ng.mp3 Download
VIDEO: MI Abaga – The Guy
Check out the official video for MI Abaga’s released single – The Guy. Nigerian decorated rapper MI Abaga unveils the visual to his bop single he calls The Guy. It is a solo track off his newly dropped studio album “The Guy“. In the new music video, MI Abaga portrays all shades of chief/boss, running the Hip Hop game. He rendered an excellent performance. The Guy visual was shot & directed by TG Omori, who kills every video shoot with outstanding creativity. Watch and share MI Abaga – The Guy below. [embedded content]
Dirty Heads Unveil New Album Midnight Control: Stream
Dirty Heads have returned with their new album Midnight Control. The reggae-rock group’s eighth studio LP is out today via Better Noise Music. “Midnight Control is the culmination of almost twenty years of musical exploration, creativity, and our love for creating original impactful art and music,” vocalist Jared Watson said in a press release. “It’s the best album we’ve ever written, and I think that’s due to the fact we have been through so much, done so much, and are comfortable as songwriters, producers, players and human beings. And knowing who we want to work with to get what Sonics. We are so connected and on the same frequency with Ryan Ogren that it was just magic the whole time. We just wanna continue to make dope shit and push music forward and midnight control is exactly t...
Laufey Breaks Down Debut Album Everything I Know About Love Track by Track: Exclusive
Singer, composer, producer, and multi-instrumentalist Laufey (pronounced Lay-Vay) has introduced a new generation to the world of classic jazz through her intimate songwriting. Today (August 26th), the LA-based artist shares her debut album, Everything I Know About Love. Laufey, who is known to draw from her classically trained background, weaves pieces of Tchaikovsky and Bach throughout the record, creating a captivating symphony for the modern age. Everything I Know About Love — which follows her 2021 EP Typical of Me — explores Laufey’s story of falling in love with a new city and letting go of the old faces of a past life. The contemporary jazz artist navigates her recent move to Los Angeles and the start of a new chapter, but doesn’t shy away from the challenges that come with moving ...
Muse’s Will of the People is Vague, Jumbled, and Unimaginative: Review
At the end of Muse‘s third studio album, 2003’s Absolution, is a powerful ballad that, to this day, is one of the band’s best ever creations: “Ruled By Secrecy.” The song, rooted in Matt Bellamy‘s dueling arpeggiated pianos, is a patient exploration of an individual’s lack power against an unknown societal force, a stirring call to those who “are working so hard/ but [they’re] never in charge,” and a nod of suspicion towards society’s manipulative leaders. “Ruled By Secrecy,” along with the other dramatic, apocalyptic themes of Absolution, marked a new thematic highway for the British trio, and it’s one that they’ve followed staunchly since the album’s release in 2003. Black Holes and Revelations came next with a greater emphasis on sci-fi, but still found the band using a s...
Crowded House Postpone North American Tour Due to Drummer’s “Painful Lower Back Injury”
Crowded House fans eager to catch the band on their first North American tour in 12 years will unfortunately have to wait a little bit longer. The group has been forced to postpone the trek while drummer Elroy Finn heals up from a lower back injury. “Our drummer Elroy is currently suffering a painful lower back injury and is receiving medical treatment for it. We are advised that there may be some risk in the recovery process for him to play shows at this time,” lead singer (and Elroy’s father) Neil Finn said in a statement. “The good health and future well-being of the band members has to be our priority and we have been assured that Elroy will fully recover in a matter of weeks given rest and rehabilitation.” Finn added, “[We] want to bring our fans in North America the show at full stre...
Kodak Black Donates $50K Worth Of Water To Help Haiti’s Water Crisis
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: (Photo by Johnny Louis/FilmMagic) / (Photo by Johnny Louis/FilmMagic) Kodak Black is once again putting on for his homeland. He is donating $50,000 dollars worth of water to help Haiti during their water crisis. As per TMZ the Pompano Beach, Florida native is putting his money where is heart is. The country is up against yet another misfortune and this time it is not a natural disaster. Over the last couple of days the island has been held hostage by local drug cartels and since locals have been cut off from food and water. The “Super Gremlin” rapper heard about the unfortunate news and is stepping up in order to offer Haitians relief. Related Stories On Tuesday, August 23 his lawyer Bradford Cohen announced that the man now legally known as Bil...
Executive Turntable: Warner Records Names A&R VP; Exceleration Music Taps Legal Head
Sean Stevens was promoted to vp of A&R and head of research & analytics at Warner Records in Los Angeles; he was previously senior director. Exceleration Music named Jennifer Newman Sharpe as the company’s head of legal & business affairs and general counsel. Based in New York, Newman Sharpe will oversee the process of developing agreements and negotiating contracts across all areas of the business. Raoul Chatterjee, SoundCloud‘s vp of content partnerships and operations, announced he will exit the streaming platform effective Aug. 31 after more than 6 years with the company. His departure follows SoundCloud CEO Michael Weissman‘s announcement earlier this month that the company would be cutting “up to 20%” of staff. The Blues Foundation named Kimberly Horton interim president ...
